Names That Are Variations

With Jace in the Top 100 and Jase almost there, we're seeing more and more variations -- this is one of the fastest-rising names of recent years.

The Turkish transcription of Hussein.

More distinct than the upward-trending Gemma.

One case where the English version -- Josephine -- is far preferable.

The related name Teemu is the most common of the Teemu/Tiemu/Tiemus/Demus group in the Nordic countries.

Properly pronounced, (OO-dun), an agreeable, almost witty name.

Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.

This is a variation of Cheyenne that is slipping in the popularity list toward obscurity..

One of the few masculine names derived from a feminine name, in this case, Bjork.

Evronie is an alluring variation of the German Apronia — and also the name of a German saint in the 6th century.

Arriana is a more-unusual spelling variation of the names that are most popularly found as Ariana or Arianna. All are forms of the Greek Ariadne. Given its many spellings, that extra r only complicates things.

Juliana variant heard in various European countries.

A fresh and rare Leo name that fits in and stands out.

The original is so out of style that this Olde World version sounds almost cool.

Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.

While this spelling is running a close second on the popularity charts to the original Briana, it feels more invented -- probably because it is. Some parents may want to move further away from Brian, root name for all the feminine variations, and so prefer the e versions. But we like the older, more authentic Briana best. Another spelling way: Breanna.